Best Compression algorithm for a sequence of integers

Question

I have a large array with a range of integers that are mostly continuous, eg 1-100, 110-160, etc. All integers are positive. What would be the best algorithm to compress thi

Answer 1

Well, i'm voting for smarter way. All you have to store is [int:startnumber][int/byte/whatever:number of iterations] in this case, you'll turn your example array into 4xInt value. After it you can compress as you want :)